IKEA have released a list of potentially dangerous items that could be in your home.

Here’s a list of items compiled by the Liverpool Echo which shows the items recalled by the company since 2014 that you can return and get fully refunded on.

For all returned visit their Returns department or call Customer Services on 0203 645 0010

Children’s bed canopies

Children’s bed canopies could be a strangulation risk

IKEA said: "IKEA has identified a potential strangulation hazard associated with these products. No permanent injury has been reported, but IKEA has received reports of the net being pulled into cots/beds and then becoming entangled around infants’ necks.

"The bed canopies have been sold on all IKEA markets, since 1996."

MYSINGSÖ beach chair for risk of falling or finger entrapment

MYSINGSÖ beach chair

IKEA said: "After washing the fabric seat it is possible to re-assemble the chair incorrectly leading to risks of falls or finger entrapments. IKEA has received five incident reports in which MYSINGSÖ beach chair collapsed during use due to incorrect re-assembly.

"All five reports included injuries to fingers and required medical attention. The reported injuries happened in Finland, Germany, USA, Denmark and Australia.

"Safe products is a top priority at IKEA and all our products shall comply with international and national legislation as well as relevant standards.

"The MYSINGSÖ beach chair has gone through relevant mechanical, fabric and chemical tests with approved result.

"Upon receiving the reports a full investigation was initiated. This lead to an improved design to further mitigate the risks of incorrect re-assembly and injuries.

"The updated chair will be available in IKEA stores from February 2017. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required for a full refund."

PATRULL safety gates for risk of children falling down stairs

PATRULL safety gates

This gate is a risk.

IKEA said: "IKEA has received customer reports where PATRULL safety gates have opened unexpectedly and children have fallen down stairs. Some of the incidents have required medical attention.

"A third party investigation has shown that the locking mechanism is not reliable, posing a risk for small children, despite approved tests to applicable standards.

"At IKEA, we have a zero tolerance regarding child safety. We want to offer safe products and we believe that children are the most important people in the world.

"Whenever we are made aware of a possible safety issue with our products, we investigate thoroughly.

"We cannot accept that there could be a risk of injury while playing and as an immediate and precautionary action we have decided to recall all PATRULL safety gates” says Maria Thörn, Acting Business Area Manager at Children’s IKEA.

"IKEA is not willing to risk children’s safety and therefore urges all customers that have a PATRULL safety gate to immediately stop using it and to bring it back to an IKEA store for a full refund."

Hej! dishwasher due to a defect

Hej! dishwasher

IKEA said: "We would therefore like to inform you that in some of our dishwasher models, we have discovered a quality defect in a component. This can lead the dishwasher to stop working at a certain point in time or an error message on the display.

"As quality and customer service are top priorities for us, we want to take care of this issue by providing a service to those who are affected.

"If you bought a dishwasher in 2014 or 2015, we kindly ask you to go to this website and follow the instructions to find out if your dishwasher is affected.

"Please note that there is no safety risk related to this quality issue. You can continue to wash your dishes with confidence until your service is completed.

"The picture above shows where you look to find the information on your dishwasher.

"We thank you for your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."

LATTJO bat cape

LATTJO bat cape

Customers who have a LATTJO bat cape to immediately stop children from playing with it.

IKEA said: "IKEA is recalling LATTJO bat capes after reports about three children that have received marks and scratches on the neck while using LATTJO bat capes. The cape got stuck and didn’t detach easily enough from the children’s necks.

"No injuries which required medical treatment have been reported, but due to the risk of strangulation or injuries to the neck, IKEA takes precautionary measures and recalls the product.

"LATTJO bat capes have been sold in all IKEA markets except Russia and Indonesia since November 2015."

GOTHEM lamps

GOTHEM lamps

IKEA said: "IKEA is recalling all GOTHEM floor and table lamps due to a risk of electric shock, after some examples of damaged cables in the lamps have been found. Damaged cables can lead to the metal body of the lamp becoming electrically live creating a potential safety hazard.

"Even if the lamp is working, we urge all customers who have a GOTHEM lamp to immediately stop using it and to return it to any IKEA store for a full refund.

"All three models of GOTHEM lamps – two table lamps and one floor lamp – are affected by the recall.

"IKEA has not received any reports of people getting hurt, but has had incident reports from two customers and one store co-worker having received electric shocks.

"Safe products are always an IKEA priority and we cannot accept the risk of any more incidents. We are therefore recalling the GOTHEM lamps to avoid injuries and to create awareness of this hazard.

"The GOTHEM lamps have been sold on all IKEA markets since October 2015."

LOCK and HYBY ceiling lamps

Customers who have a LOCK or HYBY ceiling lamp are urged to immediately remove it.

IKEA said: "IKEA has received customer reports of ceiling lamp glass shades falling. In a few cases medical treatment was required and one customer reportedly needed stitches.

"IKEA takes product safety very seriously. All our products are tested to and comply with applicable testing standards and legislation.

"In spite of this we have received reports that LOCK and HYBY ceiling lamps have fallen. In order to safeguard customers and avoid further incidents we are recalling the products for a full refund.

"The LOCK and HYBY ceiling lamps have been sold in all IKEA markets, LOCK since 2002 and HYBY since 2012."

PATRULL nightlight

PATRULL nightlight

IKEA said: "IKEA has received one report where a child played with the PATRULL nightlight. He tried to remove the light from the socket when the lid came off. The child got an electric shock and had visible wounds on his hand.

"Whenever an IKEA product is involved in an incident we take immediate action. The product was removed from sale the same day as the report came in and an investigation started.

"More than 600 PATRULL nightlights have since been tested and they were all OK. In spite of this IKEA has decided to recall the lamp to avoid the risk of any further incidents.

"PATRULL nightlight has been sold in Europe and North America since 2013."

PATRULL KLÄMMA and PATRULL SMIDIG pressure mounted safety gate

PATRULL KLÄMMA or a PATRULL SMIDIG pressure mounted safety gate

IKEA said: "The PATRULL KLÄMMA or PATRULL SMIDIG pressure mounted safety gates are safe to use in a doorway between rooms or at the bottom of a staircase.

"IKEA has received reports where the friction between the wall and the pressure mounted safety gate has been "In addition, the lower metal bar could constitute a tripping hazard. The gate poses as a fall hazard with risk of injury if mounted at the top of a staircase. There have been 3 reports identified where children have been injured as a result of falling downwards on stairs.

"Customers who wish to keep their PATRULL KLÄMMA or PATRULL SMIDIG safety gate for use in a doorway between rooms or at the bottom of a staircase can contact IKEA to free of charge receive updated user instructions and new adhesive warning labels to put on their safety gate.

"Customers who wish to return their PATRULL KLÄMMA or PATRULL SMIDIG safety gate are welcome to do so for a full refund at the Customer Returns Department in their nearest IKEA, or exchange for the PATRULL or PATRULL FAST safety gate, which are suitable for the top of the stairs."

insufficient to hold the gate in its intended position.

GUNGGUNG children’s swing

IKEA said: "IKEA has received reports of incidents showing that the suspension fittings do not live up to our quality requirements posing a risk of serious injury.

"GUNGGUNG children’s swing has been sold on all IKEA markets since 1st April 2014."